Darby Lux II

Lt. Col. Darby Lux II (1737–1795) was an active patriot of the American Revolution.

Prior to 1773, Darby was a dealer in convict servants from America to the West Indies, and a partner in the rum importing business with William Russell, brother of James Russell (1708–1788) in London.

Darby was an active patriot and was of the Gunpowder Battalion of Maryland Militia in 1775.

In November 1775 he was appointed by the Continental Congress on a secret Committee to secure arms and ammunition, and he was authorized to sign money.

At the time of his death on April 10, 1795, Darby had accumulated over 2,000 acres (8.1 km2) of land in Baltimore County, where he died.

His estate was valued at 1,027.19.5 pounds current money, including 24 slaves and 42 oz.

Rachel was born in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland on December 5, 1734, and died in Baltimore County in 1813.